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From Embryo or From Blood Cells: Obama and McCain's Stem Cell Showdown
Question Eight: Stem Cells
So far the Science Debate 2008 questions have focused on technical issues which most Americans agree are important, even if they disagree over how the problems should be tackled. However, by asking about the federal funding and regulation of stem cells, question eight steps right into the fray of a decade long culture war. That cultural conflict colors both candidates’ Science Debate answers, but what about their legislative history?10.16.2008 at 10:51am - Comment by friscoamyBoka, you said we won't be part of destruction of unborn babies in this country. HELLO abortion is legal in this country. I personally would never abort my child. But if my child had a disability or was confined to a wheel chair I would do anything I could to find a cure for him/her in order to give them a normal life and that includes stem cell treatment. If you wouldn't do the same for your child then shame on you.
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Curing Disease or Playing God: Obama and McCain on Genetics Research
Question 7: Genetics Research
The extraordinary development of genetics over the last 20 years has resulted in both a wealth of new technologies and a wide range of ethical concerns relating to that technology. Like most scientific research, a great deal of genetics research is either run by the government directly or funded by the federal government in some fashion. As a result, the next president will struggle with genetics-related decisions that would have been unimaginable to his predecessor. Let's look at the candidates' history of genetics legislation.10.13.2008 at 10:06pm - Comment by friscoamyReligion should not be in any scientific discussion. Praying will not help a downs syndrome child, nor will it a blind child, but stem cell treatment will. check out stemcellschina.com and see for yourself.
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